The day Norway cried: Proximity and distress in Norwegian citizens following the 22nd July 2011 terrorist attacks in Oslo and on Utøya Island

Background: Terrorism may create fear and stress reactions not only in the direct victims, but also in the general population. Objective: This study investigated emotional responses in the Norwegian population following the 22nd July 2011 terrorist attacks. We hypothesized that Oslo residents would...

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Main Authors: Siri Thoresen, Helene Flood Aakvaag, Tore Wentzel-Larsen, Grete Dyb, Ole Kristian Hjemdal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-12-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
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Online Access:http://www.eurojnlofpsychotraumatol.net/index.php/ejpt/article/view/19709/pdf_1